French 1st Moroccan Division

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The French 1st Moroccan Division was a unit of the French Army composed largely of Moroccan colonial troops that fought with distinction during the early campaigns of World War II.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf French Army division
infantry division
military unit
allegiance French Third Republic NERFINISHED
category Moroccan units and formations of France
composedMostlyOf Moroccan colonial troops
conflict World War II
country France
engagement early campaigns of World War II
era 20th century
foughtFor Allies of World War II NERFINISHED
garrisonedIn French colonial empire NERFINISHED
militaryBranch Army
notableFor distinguished combat performance in early World War II campaigns
partOf French Army NERFINISHED
recruitmentRegion Morocco NERFINISHED
role frontline combat formation
theater Western Front (World War II) NERFINISHED
typeOfTroops colonial troops
usedLanguageOfCommand French

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Battle of Gembloux (1940) forceInvolved French 1st Moroccan Division